Everything you need before your first — or fiftieth — visit to The Point. Tide timing, packing lists, seasonal breakdowns, and the insider knowledge most visitors never find.
No footprints, flat golden light across the inlet, pelicans working the shallows before anyone else arrives. The dawn version of The Point is a completely different place — here's how to see it.
A wide sandbar, calm shallow water, and pelicans landing ten feet away. The Point is one of the best family experiences on the South Carolina coast — if you time it right.
Most people only see The Point in July. September is warmer and emptier. October shelling is exceptional. Here's what every season actually looks like.
The single most important thing to know before you go. Get the timing right and you'll find a wide sandbar and a landscape most visitors never see.
Everything you need to know before your first visit — how to get there, the tide timing trick, what to bring, and what to expect.
Check the tide chart the night before. Arrive 90 minutes before low tide. Stay for the sandbar. Our tide guide explains exactly how to do it.